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    Shine Like the Dawn: A Novel
    Shine Like the Dawn: A Novel
    Shine Like the Dawn: A Novel
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    Shine Like the Dawn: A Novel

    Written by Carrie Turansky

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

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    About this audiobook

    In a quiet corner of northern Edwardian England, Margaret Lounsbury diligently works in her grandmother's millinery shop, making hats and caring for her young sister. Several years earlier, a terrible event shattered their idyllic family life and their future prospects. Maggie is resilient and will do what she must to protect her sister Violet. Still, the loss of her parents weighs heavily on her heart as she begins to wonder if what happened that day on the lake . . . might not have been an accident.

    When wealthy inventor and industrialist William Harcourt dies, his son and Maggie's estranged childhood friend, Nathaniel, returns from his time in the Royal Navy and inherits his father's vast estate, Morningside Manor. He also assumes partial control of his father's engineering company and the duty of repaying an old debt to the Lounsbury family. But years of separation between Nate and Maggie have taken a toll, and Maggie struggles to trust her old friend.

    Can Maggie let go of the resentment that keeps her from forgiving Nate-and reconciling with God? Will the search for the truth about her parents' death draw the two friends closer or leave them both with broken hearts?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateFeb 21, 2017
    ISBN9781515980797
    Shine Like the Dawn: A Novel
    Author

    Carrie Turansky

    Carrie Turansky is the award-winning author of twenty-one inspirational novels and novellas and a winner of the Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the HOLT Medallion. She loves traveling to England to research her Edwardian novels, including No Journey Too Far, No Ocean Too Wide, Across the Blue, and the Edwardian Brides series. Her novels have been translated into several languages and have received starred reviews from Christianbook.com and Library Journal. Learn more at carrieturansky.com.

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    • 5/5
      Loved every moment of it - the story had me hooked! The characters are well-developed and engaging, I felt like they were friends by the end. The Christian faith content woven throughout added such depth and meaning to the narrative. Highly, highly recommend this gem!
    • 4/5
      Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky sweeps readers back in time to 1903 Heatherton, England. In 1899 the Lounsbury family (Daniel, Abigail, Olivia, Maggie, and Violet) are enjoying Olivia’s birthday by taking a picnic across the lake. They are far into the lake when the boat starts taking on water. Unable to row the boat back to shore in time, they start swimming to shore. Unfortunately, only Maggie and Violet make it back alive. Four years later, Maggie and Violet are living with their Grandmother Hayes above her millinery shop. Nate Harcourt is returning home to Morningside Manor after a four years absence to see his father before he passes away. Maggie and Nate used to be good friends before she lost her family. She has not forgiven him for not being there for her when they died. Nate inherits his father’s estate and Clifton Engineering Works. Nate promised his father that he would care for his stepmother, Helen and stepsister, Clare. Helen, though, does not make this task easy. Maggie received her father’s journal after his death, but just recently started reading it. She finds out that someone had reason to harm him and he was threatened shortly before his death. Could the boat have been sabotaged? After a fire destroys the millinery, Nate invites Maggie, Violet and Grandmother Hayes to stays at Morningside Manor. This could be Maggie’s opportunity to find the evidence she needs. Nate is grateful to spend time with Maggie and, hopefully, repair their old friendship. Will Nate help Maggie with her quest? Shine Like the Dawn is a well-written and researched novel. Carrie Turanky captured the setting and the historical period. The author brought the characters to life and gave them real personalities. We are given characters to love and a couple to dislike. The book had a good pace, but I thought it was slightly too long. Shine Like the Dawn captured and held my attention. The Christian element is light (not preachy). Maggie had closed her heart to God and let in anger and hurt instead. She does not understand how God can let good people die and suffer (something I struggle with myself). One of the main messages in the novel is to let God in to heal your heart and comfort you. I give Shine Like the Dawn 4 out of 5 stars. I appreciated the mystery element that was present in the story. It enhanced the novel. There are other issues in the story (I could not describe everything in my summary). Nate learning to run his father’s company, workers wanting to strike, Maggie struggling to forgive Nate (she only knows her side of the story, romance between Nate and Maggie, Violet injuring her leg, the rebuilding of the millinery, and Lilly’s romance with Rob are some of the other storylines. The novel has a lovely and fulfilling conclusion. Shine Like the Dawn is a good book for readers who enjoy Christian, historical books (set in the Edwardian period). This was the first book I have read by Carrie Turansky, and it is not my last.
    • 5/5
      Thursday, February 23, 2017Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky, © 2017My Review:Because I love Zion, because my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I cannot remain silent. I will not stop praying for her until her righteousness shines like the dawn, and her salvation blazes like a burning torch. --Isaiah 62:1 NLT ~ vs 2b, And the Lord will give you a new name.So much J*O*Y awaits us.Margaret Lounsbury has become a main character dear to my heart. Overcoming adversity in her young life, she has been a beloved caregiver of her younger sister, Violet. Maggie and Violet live with their widowed Grandmother Hayes, proprietress of Heatherton, England's millinery shop. As daughters are preparing for their 1903 London Season, Maggie's skills under Mrs. Hayes' tutelage become very harmonious.Receiving dire news of his father's illness, Nathaniel Harcourt returns to Morningside Manor, their estate on the outskirts of the village. Rushed into management roles, his return from the Royal Navy has given him determined fairness in the treatment of the village workers and their families. Nate enjoyed a friendship with Maggie amid their childhood days when their fathers were engineering partners. So much has changed with their current needs and discoveries of hidden perspectives.This story will be a search for truth as the families are thrown together due to eventful mishaps. Secondary characters add to the story as their forthrightness shines. One unseen supporter is the owner of the gathering place, Mrs. Fenwick's Teashop. I would love to sample her scones and tea!Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him and he will do this:He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,your vindication like the noonday sun.Psalm 37:5–6***Thank you, author Carrie Turansky, to Multnomah, and to Celebrate Lit for inviting me on this book tour... This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
    • 5/5
      Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky, is a compelling early 20th-century romance. Maggie, orphaned and trying to make a life for her young sister, Violet, and her grandmother, struggles to let go of the tragedy that took her parents. Was it really just an accident as was originally thought or was there something more sinister at work in their deaths. Childhood friend, Naval veteran, and heir to a vast estate, Nathaniel, returns to Morningside Manor and immediately finds himself face to face with the lovely Maggie. But why is she so aloof? They were friends, weren't they? From the first pages to the end, the author has woven a suspenseful story of death and grief with forgiveness and faith to captivate readers. Boating fatalities, motorcar and factory accidents, fire and potential strikes all play a part in Maggie and Nathaniel's reunion and rebuilding their relationship. A variety of strong and evocative characters play a part as well. A grandmother who gently gives Godly advice, a delightful young sister who is full of energy, a stepmother who seems bent on having her say, a stepsister who might just be playing with fire with a questionable relationship. Who can be trusted? What is the real truth about the past and will the truth, if known, set Maggie and Nathaniel free or bring heartache and final separation? Readers who might be missing Downton Abbey are treated to a bit of the upstairs--downstairs activities of Manor life and are privy to romances on both sides of the stairs. Shine Like the Dawn is a story of two strong and determined individuals who have journeyed through a dark time of separation, hurt, and mistrust. Can they bide their time and trust the Lord to reveal the truth? A wonderful new book from an award-winning author.I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.
    • 5/5
      After finishing this book I had to just sit and enjoy the breathtaking story I just finished. I am so overwhelmed by the book that I may read it again just to feel what an impact it has made on me. The author has written a story with characters that leap off the pages and come to life. This is without a doubt her best writing to date. It is such a wonderful story that I want it made into a movie. Thanks to the author, I was whisked away to a beautiful and magnificent house nestled in Edwardian England. The setting is described with poise and grace. I truly was so caught up in the story that the world around me ceased to exist. Maggie is a wonderful character with family values and a desire to uncover the truth about her family's tragic accident. She has wondered and even suspected that their death was not an accident. Over the last few years Maggie has started to become bitter towards God. It was hard for her to understand why He would take her family and leave her with pain that was unbearable at times. I loved how the author took Maggie through painful memories and exposed her hardened heart. We all deal with grief in different ways. Maggie will face loss and watching her deal with it was so compelling. With her grandmother's encouragement, Maggie will find herself asking God for forgiveness and help. "God hears and answers prayer. Those answers are not always the ones we'd hoped for." Nate was my favorite character. He loved his father dearly and was very saddened at his sudden death. Having been away from home, Nate is not familiar with how the family company runs. I think his pride got in the way a few times and maybe brought on some burdens that he was not ready for. He wanted to make his dad proud of him and was determined to run the company like his dad did. I suspect that Nate felt he was in over his head and I loved how he sought out spiritual guidance. "Kindness and humility will take you much further in life than pride and a stubborn heart." I enjoyed the mystery that the author brought into the story. The death of Maggie's family was becoming more suspicious as Maggie started digging into the past. I was so sure I knew who was responsible, but the author cleverly gave us several suspects. During the story several characters have kept secrets that when exposed could destroy many lives. Do you think it is ok to hide things for any reason? One of the most powerful conflicts in the book was the strike brewing at his company that was becoming more evident as Nate tries desperately to get both sides to communicate and comprise. Once again Nate's strong ability to do the right thing was weighing heavily on his shoulders. I loved how he recognized that he needed to pray and have someone to guide him through this difficult time. There are wonderful examples in the story that show God's mercy and grace. The book is one that will reach into the depths of your soul and take you on a journey through pain, grief, anger, loss, pride and heal wounds, restore relationships and bring families back together. I will end my review with this from the book, "It would take God's intervention to change men's hearts and the power of the Spirit, working in and through him to see good." I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
    • 5/5
      I believe that this will be one of my favorite books of this year. I loved it. I loved Maggie and Nate. This made me laugh and cry. There was a wonderful mix of romance and suspense. I think this has been my favorite book by Carrie Turansky. There were a few twists and turns and both characters learned to believe more in God. I received this book from blogging for books for an honest opinion that I gave of my free will.